Before the Chinese Ambassador to France and the Cultural Counselor arrived, David introduced the news from Turner.
Regarding these news, Xiao Ran just listened with a smile and did not express any opinions.
And where did the Poles who died on Avenue Montaigne come from and why were they assassinated?
He didn't ask any more questions, as if he was just listening to a story.
However, both he and David knew very well who was responsible for those assassinations.
Who else could it be but a CIA agent running amok in Europe?
As for the Poles who were killed, it was obviously related to yesterday's ambush incident.
And both Xiao Ran and David were very sure that many Poles would be killed next.
Including the so-called big shot hiding in Krakow, and even more important people.
They are seeking their own death, and no one can save them.
After David finished introducing the situation, Xiao Ran pondered for a moment, and then said coldly:
"David, tell those guys in Turner that I only want the final result and don't care about the process."
"If they do a poor job and leave hidden dangers, I will consider changing partners next time."
David smiled and nodded.
"Okay, Sean, I will tell those guys that in order to make more dollars, those greedy guys will definitely do something serious."
At this point, David suddenly changed the subject.
"The Chinese Ambassador to France and the Cultural Counselor are coming up soon. Do you need me to step aside? It's easy for you to talk."
Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
"No need to avoid it, David, I need you to be present to witness my meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to France."
"The content of this conversation does need to be kept secret for the time being, but the confidentiality does not include you."
Upon hearing this, David nodded immediately.
"Okay, Sean, I'll stay in the study to witness your meeting."
After chatting for a while, the Chinese Ambassador to France and the Cultural Counselor went upstairs and walked into the suite under the guidance of Anthony.
After greeting each other with a few polite words, Xiao Ran took them into the study.
After entering the study and sitting down, he immediately got to the point.
"Ambassador Lu, you both know about the top-notch antiques and artworks I discovered in Paris, as well as the several treasures I discovered later, so I won't introduce them further."
"After several rounds of negotiations, I have reached an agreement with the French and American governments, as well as some of the top cultural institutions and collectors in the two countries, and are ready to launch a series of antique art transactions starting the day after tomorrow."
"The total amount of this series of antique art transactions is very high. More importantly, the transaction will involve a lot of Chinese antique art that has been lost to France. It requires the coordination and help of the Chinese Embassy in France."
Upon hearing this, Ambassador Lu and the Cultural Counselor immediately beamed with joy.
The next moment, Ambassador Lu nodded excitedly and said:
"That's great, Mr. Xiao. No matter what help you need, our embassy in France will fully assist you in completing the transaction."
"In fact, we have received instructions from relevant domestic departments before, requiring us to fully assist you in launching transactions."
"But I personally still want to know, through this series of antique art transactions, what Chinese antique art pieces can you exchange for that have been lost to France?"
Xiao Ran smiled softly and immediately began to introduce the situation.
"I am ready to take out most of the historical documents found in Robespierre's treasure, as well as some of the antique artworks and gold and silver treasures found in Napoleon's treasure."
"As well as some other antique artworks discovered before, such as those found in the Saint-Ouin market, they were traded with the French government and several top museums."
“The treasures that the French brought out for trade include all the antique cultural relics plundered from the Old Summer Palace in the Palace of Fontainebleau, and a large number of Chinese antiques in the Guimet Museum of Asian Art.”
"There are also all the scriptures that Pelliot abducted from Dunhuang in the National Library of France. These cultural relics are the most valuable items in all the Dunhuang scriptures."
"The Louvre and Musee d'Orsay, as well as several other French museums, as well as some top French collectors, will exchange some Chinese antiques and art."
"When I was negotiating with the French before, I asked them to help find those missing Yuanmingyuan animal heads. I don't know if they have found anything."
Not surprisingly, Ambassador Lu and others were shocked.
So much so that they couldn't sit still on the sofa and all jumped up.
"Did I hear you right? Mr. Xiao, you can exchange for all the antique cultural relics of Yuan Mingyuan in the Palace of Fontainebleau."
"There are also all the Dunhuang scriptures stolen by Pelliot, and a large number of Chinese antiques and works of art in the Guimet Museum."
"There are even the twelve animal heads of the Yuanmingyuan that are missing. This is so unbelievable that people can't believe it."
Ambassador Lu said excitedly, his eyes full of disbelief.
The cultural counselor standing next to him was even more ecstatic.
They knew very well what Xiao Ran meant by these antique art transactions.
Once these antique art transactions are completed, they will definitely cause a huge sensation.
Those valuable Chinese antiques and artworks that have been lost in France for decades or hundreds of years will definitely become a cultural event once they are safely returned to China.
By then, Xiao Ran, who has completed this series of heavyweight antique art transactions and facilitated the return of a large number of national treasures, will steal the spotlight.
Its status in the cultural world and antique shop will reach a higher level, even unmatched by anyone.
The embassy in France that assisted him in completing these heavyweight antique and art transactions will also follow suit.
And Ambassador Lu’s personal resumes will become even more eye-catching.
Xiao Ran looked at them, and then nodded affirmatively.
"Ambassador Lu, you heard it right, this series of heavyweight antique art transactions will begin the day after tomorrow."
After receiving the affirmative answer, Ambassador Lu immediately waved his fist excitedly.
"Great, Mr. Xiao, once these antique art transactions are completed, it will definitely cause a sensation across the country."
"Just tell us what we need our embassy to do. As long as it's legal, we will give our full assistance."
"Another point is that the weight of these antique art transactions is too heavy. I will report it to the country immediately after I return."
Xiao Ran nodded and continued:
"Don't worry, I am conducting a transaction with the French and American governments this time. Of course it is a legal transaction and there are no loopholes."
"Otherwise, how could I dare to do business with the governments of these two countries, especially the U.S. government? Wouldn't it be appropriate to deliver goods to my door?"
"Hahaha, you are right, you must be more careful when dealing with these guys."
Ambassador Lu smiled and nodded.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran made his request.
"When the transaction happens the day after tomorrow, I need the embassy in France to be involved, to witness the entire transaction process, and to supervise it on site."
"More importantly, I need the embassy in France to help coordinate two Air China cargo planes, the kind that can fly directly to Beijing."
Ambassador Lu nodded and gave an affirmative answer.
"This is not a problem. The day after tomorrow I will personally lead a team to participate in your transaction and witness and supervise it on the spot."
"The two Air China cargo planes flying directly to Beijing are not a problem. Now many cargo planes have no cargo to transport when they return."
"As far as I know, there are many Air China cargo planes at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which can take off back to China at any time."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, then continued talking about his plan.
"As soon as the transaction is completed, I will transport all the Chinese antiques, artworks and gold and silver treasures exchanged to Beijing to avoid long nights and dreams."
"Also shipped to Beijing, there are many top-notch Western antiques that I plan to collect myself, such as Michelangelo's Hercules sculpture, etc."
"Considering that many of the Western antiques and gold and silver treasures are from Napoleon's treasures, there is a lot of controversy attached to them, and the risk of air transport is very high."
"In order to avoid being robbed halfway by some European countries, I decided to fly two Air China cargo planes carrying treasures to the Arctic route, bypassing most European countries."
"If you take off from Paris and go to the North Pole over the Atlantic Ocean, you can bypass most European countries, but you cannot bypass Russia, so you must coordinate with the Russians."
"Coordinating this matter with the Russians requires the operation of the embassy, and even requires the country to coordinate. Regarding this matter, I can only entrust it to the embassy."
Speaking of this, Xiao Ran's eyes flashed with a smile.
In addition to asking the country or embassy to coordinate with Russia, he also has a more powerful trump card.
Once this trump card is played, the Russian Emperor Vladimir Putin can be defeated in minutes.
That is to use top-secret information to buy your way!
Of course, this matter can only be left to the relevant departments.
After listening to Xiao Ran's introduction, Ambassador Lu thought for a moment and then nodded firmly.
"Mr. Xiao, you have thought very carefully. This is indeed the safest route for transporting treasures."
"When I go back later, I will immediately report your requirements and plans to the country and start communication and coordination with Russia as soon as possible."
Next, they continued to discuss how to escort the treasure back to Beijing.
Except for using top-secret information to buy a road, which cannot be revealed, Xiao Ran revealed the plan to transport the treasure and discussed it in detail with Ambassador Lu.
Twelve animal heads in Yuanmingyuan
